Course summary
Do you currently hold an undergraduate law degree (or equivalent)? Are you looking to take the next step in your legal career? Our LLM in Intellectual Property Law is a great way to deepen your knowledge of contemporary issues in law whilst having the opportunity to specialise in international law, intellectual property law and electronic commerce and digital trade. Gain specialised knowledge to pursue a wide range of legal and non-legal careers and grow networks and enhance your employability. Studying law at postgraduate level provides the chance to develop your problem-solving skills that enable you to exercise sound judgement in complex, uncertain and new environments. Our LLM Intellectual Property Law programme has been specially designed to provide you with the opportunity to explore contemporary legal issues and debates, as well as allowing you to delve into the international dimension of intellectual property and the international regulations governing intellectual property. We are focused on providing you with the tools needed to progress your career to the next level through enhancing your professional development, academic potential and problem-solving skills by acquiring a critical understanding of the complex legal, economic, cultural and political issues informing English and international regulations. BNU is a student focused and employer led university which means that you are at the forefront of all that we do. We are proud of our high lecturer to student ratio, which means that we see you as a person and for who you are. You are our priority, and our lecturers operate an open-door policy meaning that you can get the staff time, support and contact you need to best suit your learning. Once you have enrolled at BNU will automatically become a member of our Bucks Students’ Union, which has been rated No.1 in the whole of the UK (NSS, 2023), and a range of societies join free of charge. One of these societies is the Mooting Society and this gives the perfect opportunity to pursue your passion for law outside of your timetable.
Modules
Core Modules Contemporary Issues in Law International Intellectual Property Law Structured Independent Work Optional Modules Intellectual Property Law and Technology Electronic Commerce and Digital Trade International Law International Commercial Dispute Resolution Competition Law International Trade
Assessment method
Throughout your studies you will carry out the following assessment activities: written coursework essays reflective reports dissertation
Entry requirements
A first degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Accountancy and Finance, Economics, Politics, International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2, or an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification. A Postgraduate Diploma in Law or in a cognate discipline, or other international equivalent If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course. Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £13200 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £13200 | Year 1 |
| England | £13200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £13200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £13200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £13200 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18800 | Year 1 |
| International | £18800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ